Thursday, November 11, 2010

'Thor' Ireland & UK Release Date

Expect thunder and lightning on April 29th 2011, as thats when Kenneth Branagh's 'Thor' lands in theaters for us in Ireland and the UK. The United States will have a bit of a longer wait to see the thunder god in action as 'Thor' sees a May 6th release date across the pond, the full release schedule is here.

Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, "Thor," which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It's while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

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Stan Lee On 'Thor'